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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.40, 355.82 and 108.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.40, 355.82 and 108.88 is: 163.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.40 : 355.82 = 108.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.40/355.82 = 108.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.40x = 355.82 × 108.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.40x = 38,739.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,739.90/237.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.19

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